noun
- Plural of lichi; tropical fruits with a bumpy reddish skin, translucent white flesh, and a large seed inside.
Usage: Also spelled 'litchis' or 'lychees'; Commonly used in plural form
Examples
- The market had fresh lichis imported from Southeast Asia.
- She peeled the bumpy skin off the lichis to reveal the sweet white fruit inside.
- Lichis are a popular dessert ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
- The vendor sold bags of lichis at the farmer's market every summer.
- Children enjoyed eating lichis because they were sweet and juicy.